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Antananarivo |
Antananarivo is the capital city of Madagascar in Antananarivo province. Tana, as the city is adorably called as, exert unique French and Asian influence in its mansions, palaces and cobblestone alleys and staircases.
The city boasts of a pleasant Mediterranean climate with vast rice plantation areas. The city is well structured with wide streets, highways, residential complexes, terraces, parks and flower gardens. The beautiful hilly regions, fresh water springs and the Ikopa River attracts with their exquisite natural beauty. The city houses a large number of mosques and churches. The beaches offer wonderful water sports amidst colorful corals and rich marine life.
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Tourist Attractions:
Lake Tritriva, near Antsirabe is an emerald-green crater lake resembling the shape of Madagascar. Zoma Market is one of the largest markets in the world with a series of bazaars selling exquisite Malagasy handcrafts. The raffia crafts and embroideries, silver jewels, curios, costumes, leather goods and wood sculptures are other exquisite collectibles to be found in the market.
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The Prime Minister's Palace in Manjakamiadana, the Astronomical Observatory in Antananarivo University, the Madagascar University and the Queen's Palace are the chief tourist attractions of Antananarivo. Zoological Park of Tsimbazaza exhibits an exclusive collection of animals and plants. Plateaux forests and the Pangalanes Canal are worth seeing. Antsirabe is one of the most beautiful towns in Madagascar. It contains an exquisite French spa. Various craft centers and vibrant markets dot the town.
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Getting Around:
Madagascar Airlines offer flights to Antananarivo. Taxi is a common transport mode in Tana area. There is also a railway link to the city. Stagecoach, rickshaws, bikes and cycles are other popular local transports. The Royal Palissandre close to the Grand Avenue de l'independence is a superb hotel with en-suite facilities and air conditioning. Antananarivo, Royal Palissandre is ideal to explore the island of Madagascar. The antique styled Hotel des Thermes is a three star hotel with luxurious amenities.
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